Cheetham CofE Community Academy vs St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 358 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Salford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
503 students
| Measure | Cheetham CofE Community Academy Manchester, North West | St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School Salford, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 2,286 | #447 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11971 of 15,697 | #3794 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 597 | 503 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 503 |
| Free school meals | 52.8% | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.5% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Salford |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cheetham.manchester.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasofcanterburyprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 31.3).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 55%).
- •St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 8%).
- •Cheetham CofE Community Academy is the larger school with 597 students compared with 503.
- •Cheetham CofE Community Academy is a academy school while St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheetham CofE Community Academy better than St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 31.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheetham CofE Community Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Salford in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheetham CofE Community Academy: 597. St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School: 503. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheetham CofE Community Academy and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School rank in North West?
Cheetham CofE Community Academy is 1579th of 2,286 and St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School is 447th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).